Last frost date in Kenosha, Wisconsin

April 28

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 13.

October 19

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kenosha Rgnl AP (USW00004845), 3 miles from Kenosha, elevation 743 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Kenosha, Wisconsin
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 13Apr 28May 13
First frost in fallOct 1Oct 19Oct 31

Frost-free days in an average year: 174

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Kenosha
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 8Oct 7
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 28Oct 19
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 15Oct 30

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 135

What to plant now in Kenosha

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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